Posts in crafts and hobbies
Shampoo Bar Benefits

Shampoo bars are versatile enough for most hair types. They are fun and easy to make and you can create them to suit your needs. Not only are shampoo bars beneficial for your hair, they are also beneficial for the environment.

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La Brea Tar Pits Soap Recipe

La Brea Tar Pits soap is loaded with oatmeal, pure Bulgarian Lavender and Australian Tea Tree essential oils, cornmeal and extra shea butter. This soap is for those of you who garden, paint, fix your car, or need a super cleansing soap. And yes, it does remove tar.

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16 Creative & Fun Gift Basket Ideas

Looking for the perfect gift idea? Explore 15 creative and thoughtful gift basket ideas for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays, and make your next present something truly special.

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How to Craft High-Quality Melt & Pour Soap: Tips for Beginners and Aspiring Sellers

Learn the basics of crafting melt & pour glycerin soap, from selecting the right soap base to understanding fragrance oils and essential oils. Whether you're creating soap as a hobby or planning to start a small business, this guide will help you avoid common mistakes and test your products effectively.

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Monoi de Tahiti Shampoo Bar Recipe

Smell like you’re in the tropics! This shampoo bar will help condition your hair, and provide an abundant lather. Use your favorite Monoi de Tahiti scent!

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8 Reasons to Love Lavender

Lavender plants love being in the sun and their roots need plenty of aeration. They grow in the city as well as in the country. Lavender is thought to have originated in India, but it thrives in the Mediterranean, France, Spain, Bulgaria, and Croatia. Successful crops of lavender come from many parts of the United States, Australia, Tasmania and South Africa.

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Travel Container Soap Recipe

This travel-friendly soap comes in a convenient, easy-to-pack soap dish with a secure cover! Each container holds 2.3 ounces (68 ml) of soap. Seeking outdoors adventure or touring a new destination, these soap containers are easy to make for any traveler.

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The Soapmaker’s Guide to Online Marketing ~ Now in Paperback!
Vanilla Bean Melt & Pour Soap Recipe ~ FREE eBook!
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An Excerpt from "Liquid African Black Soap Recipes for Skin and Hair"

For the record, I'd like to state why an author of books on soap crafting and shampoo bars is actually writing about liquefying soap!

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Activated Charcoal Soap Benefits

Activated charcoal is the kind of coal you want to use any time of the year!

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Oatmeal, Honey, & Goat's Milk Soap Recipe

Looking for a luxurious, all-natural soap that’s as gentle as it is nourishing? This Oatmeal, Honey & Goat’s Milk Soap Recipe is the perfect blend of soothing ingredients that will leave your skin feeling soft, hydrated, and rejuvenated. Made with high-quality goat’s milk, the natural exfoliation of oatmeal, and the sweet, skin-loving benefits of honey, this melt and pour soap is perfect for anyone looking to indulge in a homemade skincare treat. Whether you're a DIY soap-making enthusiast or just starting out, this simple recipe is an easy way to create your own spa-worthy soap bars in the comfort of your home.

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Is Melt and Pour Soap Handmade or Handcrafted?

Melt and pour soap crafting is a legitimate craft. It’s not just slicing up soap, popping it into the microwave, and getting a perfect bar of soap each time. There are color and fragrance considerations. What, if any, skin-loving additives will you put in your batch? What type of mold will you use?

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Looking for a Soap Crafting Supplier?

This is an excerpt from Chapter 8 of my latest eBook, "Organic and Sulfate Free Melt and Pour Glycerin Soap Crafting Recipes."

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Do Cats Like Soap? A Caption Contest + WIN 2 Soap Crafting eBooks

Caption the photo and win a free copy of my latest eBook Organic and Sulfate Free Melt and Pour Glycerin Soap Crafting Recipes AND a copy of Happy Birthday Melt and Pour Soap Recipes. The contest is open to anyone. Enter up to five [5] times to increase your chances of winning! The funnier the caption, the more likely it is to win. Please, keep it clean—pun intended!

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